Laguna Beaches

Laguna Beach has some of the best beaches in the area. Many of them you would pass by while driving on the PCH and never know they were there. A great beach to go to if you are only visiting Laguna for a day is Main Beach in the heart of Laguna where you can set up camp and enjoy the town during the day. It is also one of the easiest to get to. The beach is a good stretch of sand giving you plenty of room to go for walks in either direction. There is a boardwalk where local artist set up shop on the weekends. There are several volleyball spots as well two outdoor basketball hoops. Dogs on leashes are welcome, although the hours are limited to morning and night during peak summer. North of Main Beach are a few smaller beaches that you can visit by strolling along the walk way that starts at the North end of Main beach by the Inn at Laguna Beach, also a great place to stay for a casual beach get away. Walk along the pathway to vista over looking Heisler park and Fisherman's Cove. At Heisler park you can compete in lawn bowling and shuffle board, or just relax and cook out at some of the picnic sights. There are also a few short stairways that lead to some pocket coves. Just a bit further north is Shaw's Cove then Cresent Bay.

South of Main Beach there are about a dozen other beaches to enjoy. Most you have to park on the street a access them through a small and often steep set of stairs designed for public access. They will be far less crowded than Main Beach and well worth the hike for a day in the surf and sand. A couple of more beaches you may want to consider are Victoria Beach and Table Rock if you can find it. Another worth worth mentioning is Treasure Island Beach near the Montage. Try to park in the underground parking lot immediately South of the resort, before Aliso Creek Beach. Stroll along the public pathway of the meticulously maintained Montage to finish of a day in the sun, or to begin your evening of fun.

Dana Point beaches- Salt Creek and more

Salt Creek Beach
Salt Creek beach is a long sandy beach that runs the length of the Monarch Beach community of Dana Point, from the edge of South Laguna to the headlands just before Dana Point Harbor. The Ritz Carlton sits just about in the center and there is a small point with a nice for surfing. I've counted as many as 150 surfers in the water at once on good day. There is a large public park adjacent to the Ritz Carlton where you can have a picnic and enjoy the view. If you walk south to the headland and the tide is low you will be able to enjoy some sea life in the tide pools. The beach also tends to be more quiet there as most people don't stroll that far to sit in the sun. During the right time of year be sure to keep your eye out for migrating whales, and of course the dolphins are always around. No dogs allowed, early enough in the morning it is very quiet and you can get away with it.
Excellent beach, you'll enjoy it.

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